IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering

This work aims to integrate a bacterial biofilm sensing and treatment system with a commercially available Foley urinary catheter for managing catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). The system comprises a flexible impedance sensor seamlessly integrated with the inner catheter surface via a 3D-printed insert. The electrodes also apply a bioelectric effect-based treatment that provides a synergistic reduction in the biofilm on the surface. The entire system is controlled by a custom PCB communicating wirelessly with a mobile application to facilitate implementation by researchers and clinicians. This system represents a significant step forward for managing CAUTI using device-based approaches... Read more

Contemporary cardiac implantable electronic devices such as pacemakers or event recorders are powered by primary batteries. Device replacement due to battery depletion may cause complications and is costly. To overcome these limitations, a new energy harvesting device has been investigated... Read more